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Setting the right boundaries 31.1.22
An earlier blog post discussed the idea of setting the right goals. Let’s consider setting boundaries or rules in this post. First of all what are boundaries in your sports context? There are lots of… Read more
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Get Psyched Up!
Lorraine Cullen will be delivering a series of 7 psychology of sport sessions to Glasgow Triathlon Club members and those who have access to the club’s Facebook Group. There are some excellent topics to get… Read more
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Time out: no focus. 22.12.21
Today’s blog post is for all of you to consider. You can choose when time for time out is good for you. A friend, writer and professor Dr Steven P McGregor recently published his new… Read more
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Funny Running – the importance of silliness in sport 14.12.21
Having visited a friend in Inverness, we were reminded of the importance of just having a good time. If you haven’t already this year dig out your tinsel, Christmas lights and other tacky accessories pile… Read more
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Setting the right goals
Today’s blog post relates to last week’s. I visited an injured friend at his home. The injuries my friend has suffered are very likely life-changing, enduring and will determine what types of activities he can… Read more
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Coping with injury 10.11.21
Injury can be devastating for an athlete or active person. First things first, your injury is personal to you and how you feel about it is individual and entirely up to you. Whilst those around… Read more
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Proud Testimonials 06.11.21
My blog post for today is simply a thank you to my clients who have written testimonials for my new business website. I am very proud of their successes and proud to say that I… Read more
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How to determine success as an athlete 26.10.21
Is success only about winning? The answer to this question is, yes. Or, the answer to this question is, no. For some athletes the answer is as simple as yes or no, but for many… Read more
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Making a start
Introducing The Sports Counsel Vicky Begg established The Sports Counsel to support and encourage established athletes, aspiring and retiring athletes, sporty people and those involved in sport and exercise to find better ways of enjoying,… Read more
Welcome to my blog!
Hi, I’m Vicky. I integrate sport psychology and counselling techniques with professional sports coaching skills to lead you where you want to go in your sporting life. You’ll learn to think better, recognise your behaviour patterns and reach positive outcomes related to the challenges you set yourself; you will develop psychological skills to enhance your physical abilities.